storm warning
a prominently displayed object, as a flag or lantern, or clearly audible sound, as from a horn or siren, that signals the expected arrival of a storm: As we speak, the island’s harbor masters are calling for storm warnings to be hoisted up every available flagpole.
Meteorology. a notification by the National Weather Service of anticipated or occurring winds with sustained speeds of 48 knots (55 miles per hour, 25 meters per second) to 63 knots (73 miles per hour, 32 meters per second), or frequent gusts within that range, and not directly associated with a tropical cyclone. : Compare hurricane warning, warning (def. 3).
any sign or indication of approaching trouble, adversity, unrest, etc.: The arrival of troops at the border was an ominous storm warning.I could easily interpret that look on Mom’s face as a storm warning for me and my brother.
Origin of storm warning
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How to use storm warning in a sentence
A forecast as of 4:12 p.m. on Wednesday does say that a winter storm warning would be in effect as of midnight.
As de Blasio Loses Roker, Call In the Weather Detective | Michael Daly | February 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe ports are indicated where storm warning signals are displayed.
Nautical Charts | G. R. PutnamA storm warning, or reasonable prediction of a gale from the inferences of observed meteorological instruments and phenomena.
The Sailor's Word-Book | William Henry SmythAt two o'clock in the afternoon the radio operator received a storm warning for a nor'wester.
The Boy With the U. S. Life-Savers | Francis Rolt-Wheeler
British Dictionary definitions for storm warning
a pattern of lights, flags, etc, displayed at certain ports as a warning to shipping of an approaching storm
an announcement on radio or television of an approaching storm
any warning of approaching danger or trouble
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